【题目】Inventions make our life easier and better than before. What are the best inventions of last year? Here are three amazing things in Time magazines list of the 25 best inventions of 2017.

Smart mug

It's hard to keep coffee or tea warm, especially in winter. But this smart mug from US company Ember Technologies can solve this problem. There is an app for the mug that allows people to set the mug to a certain temperature between 48"C and 62"C. Then, the mug keeps your coffee or tea at that temperature for about an hour, and even longer if you put the mug on a charging(充电)plate.

Social robot

Can robots talk to us like humans? Jibo, a robot made by US company Jibo Inc, can do this. With a big, round head and a big body, Jibo looks like a cartoon character. And its voice sounds like a 10-year-old boy. As soon as you say "Hey, Jibo, " it dances and turns to face you. When it talks to you, it moves its head and body to communicate with you. Its appearance, tone of voice and humor make you feel that you have a little friend Jibo is able to tell stories to children, take pictures just by hearing your order "Jibo, take a picture", and do hundreds of other jobs. Although its creators think that Jibo still has a lot to learn, it's available with a price of $ 899; a good price for a pretty smart and friendly robot!

Fidget spinner

What is the most popular toy this year? The answer is probably fidget spinners. They are small plastic or metal toys with a bearing(滚珠轴承)in the middle. The toys can keep turning around on your fingertip for a few minutes after you start them. Once they areturning, you can put them on any other flat surface, such as a ruler or even the nose of a pet dog. This toy is very popular among young people around the world. Some people say that it helps them calm down and relax. But it may not be a good thing to spend too much time playing with it.

1Why is the smart mug special?

A. It's not easy to get broken in winter.

B. It can heat coffee or tea up to 48 °

C. C. It can solve many difficult problems.

D. It has an app to control the temperature.

2What does the underlined sentence mean?

A. Jibo is not perfect yet but worth buying.

B. Although Jibo is cheap, it's not worth buying.

C. Although Jibo is expensive, it is worth the money.

D. The creators have to learn a lot to make Jibo perfect.

3What is a fidget spinner used for?

A. Having fun.

B. Cleaning finger.

C. Doing homework.

D. Answering questions.

4What's the best title for the whole text?

A. Inventions and our life.

B. Time magazines list.

C. Best inventions of 2017.

D. Mugs, robots and toys.

【题目】Good news! During the National Day holiday, there are some promotions(优惠)in Wanda Cinema. This film festival lasts ten days (Sunday, September 30th, 2018 ---Tuesday, October 9th, 2018). Here is the poster.

Film

Hello, Mrs Money

Project Gutenberg

River of Sorrow

Shadow

Price

¥70

¥80

(50% off for students )

¥50

¥70

Date

Sep. 30th

Oct. 1st

Oct. 3rd

Oct. 1st

Oct. 3rd

Oct. 5th

Sep. 30th

Oct. 1st

Oct. 4th

Oct. 2nd

Oct. 4th

Oct. 5th

Time

9:00 a.m.

4: 30 p.m.

8: 20 p.m.

10:00 a.m.

7:10 p.m.

9:30 p.m.

9:20 a.m.

3: 10 p.m.

5: 30 p.m.

7:50 a.m.

9:50 a.m.

11:50 a.m.

Tips

50% off on Thursday for all.

Free for children under 6 years old, half for people over 60 years old.

A free large box of popcorn for students with student ID during the film festival.

For more details, please call us on 5556 8806.

Please arrive early. Latecomers will not be allowed to enter until a proper break in the shows.

1When can you watch films with 50% off ?

A. Sep.30th B. Oct.3rd C. Oct. 4th D. Oct.5th

2Which movie can you watch on the afternoon Oct. 4th?

A. Hello, Mrs Money B. Project Gutenberg C. River of Sorrow D. Shadow

3What will happen to a latecomer?

A. He or she won’t have a proper break. B. He or she will fail to enter the theatre.

C. He or she can still watch the whole show. D. He or she can onl enter during a break.

4If Mrs. Wang wants to watch Shadow with her 70-year-old father and her five-year-old son, she needs to pay ____________.

A. ¥210 B. ¥105 C. ¥70 D. ¥140

5Which of the following is TRUE about the poster?

A. All the people can be offered a free large box of popcorn.

B. All the people will pay for the tickets during the film festival.

C. You will not be allowed to enter the cinema without student ID.

D. People without student ID can also enjoy the special price on Thursday.

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